Poliwhirl #176
Poliwhirl #176 sits in the Scarlet & Violet series and carries a live market value of $34.90, backed by real TCGplayer and Cardmarket data.
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket
Net estimates use each marketplace's default seller tier and typical shipping — fees vary by category, account status and payment method, so confirm current rates before selling.
Poliwhirl #176 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Poliwhirl at a glance
- Rarity: Illustration Rare.
- Recent averages: €41.38 (7d), €44.43 (30d).
- Live market value $34.90 for the Holofoil print.
- Trend price on Cardmarket: €28.91.
- From 151 (Scarlet & Violet), released 2023.
Poliwhirl price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Poliwhirl #176.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $31.19
- Mid
- $39.33
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
Verify the card image and live listings on TCGplayer, Cardmarket or eBay.
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About Poliwhirl #176
151 placed Poliwhirl at #176; the Pokémon card entered the market in 2023 within the Scarlet & Violet series. A Water-type (90 HP), this stage 1 copy appeals to both collectors and players.
Gemi illustrated this card. Its Holofoil printing is priced near $34.90, with listings from $31.19 to —.
“This Pokémon's sweat is a slimy mucus. When captured, Poliwhirl can slither from its enemies' grasp and escape.”
Printed flavour text on the 151 #176 card.
Card facts
- Set
- 151
- Series
- Scarlet & Violet
- Number
- #176 / 165
- Rarity
- Illustration Rare
- Illustrator
- Gemi
- HP
- 90
- Type
- Water
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Evolves from
- Poliwag
- Pokédex
- #61
- Released
- 2023/09/22
Poliwhirl attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Poliwhirl #176 — the playability layer behind the price.
Wave Splash
Frog Hop
Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 60 more damage.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Lightning ×2
- Retreat cost
- Colorless
- Attacks
- 2
Poliwhirl price analysis
What drives the current market value of Poliwhirl #176.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Holofoil ($34.90) — 1 version in total.
At $34.90, Poliwhirl draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
At $34.90, Poliwhirl draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
Cardmarket values Poliwhirl at a trend of €28.91, an average sold price of €46.87 and a near-mint floor of €19.90.
Poliwhirl price history & movement
Momentum reads cooling off — a 7-day average of €41.38 against a 30-day average of €44.43 (-6.9%).
The most recent 24-hour average is €38.12, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €28.91.
Across 5 recorded days the price spanned $33.70–$35.45. The most recent snapshot of $34.90 sits 69% up that range, 1.6% under the October 19, 2026 high.
Day to day the price swings by roughly 3.6% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown is 3.3%.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 5 days tracked · latest
Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology
How much would you net selling Poliwhirl?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
Selling Poliwhirl at $34.90 nets roughly $29.98 on eBay, $30.15 on TCGplayer, $32.81 via Cardmarket, $30.80 on Whatnot or $34.90 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $4.92.
As a illustration rare card, Poliwhirl sells differently by venue: marketplaces maximise reach, personal channels maximise margin. Use the calculator to weigh reach against take-home.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Poliwhirl #176.
Modelled on each marketplace's default seller tier with your shipping input. Net payout = sale price − selling fees − outbound shipping. Fee figures are estimates (last reviewed October 15, 2026) and vary by category, account status and payment method — confirm current rates with the marketplace. Open the full seller fee calculator to model account tiers and buyer-paid shipping.
Should you grade Poliwhirl?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Poliwhirl #176 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
Pre-filled with the live market value for Poliwhirl #176.
Both-way postage plus declared-value insurance.
Estimated graded values below are a transparent starting point based on the raw price band — edit them with real graded comps before deciding.
At $34.90 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $35.91 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $80.87 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $2.13 (2.8% return on cost basis).
Grading costs, turnaround and grade outcomes vary by service and card. The estimated PSA 9 and PSA 10 values are heuristics, not predictions — always sanity-check against recent graded sold listings before committing. This is a modelling tool, not financial advice.
Poliwhirl within 151
Poliwhirl ranks #16 of 40 tracked 151 cards by market value, against a set median of $17.01.
That is 105% above the middle of the set — a top-63% position.
The set's top card is Charizard ex (#199), valued at $294.42.
What makes Poliwhirl valuable
- Illustration Rare status puts Poliwhirl among the scarcer pulls in 151.
- Gemi illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- At $34.90 it is liquid enough to sell on major marketplaces, and its steady supply status means buyers compete for clean copies.
- As a Water-type Pokémon card, Poliwhirl is sought by players and collectors alike.
- Contemporary (2023) cards are actively printed, so value tracks playability, rarity tier and collector demand in real time.
Buying & selling Poliwhirl
- Bulk lots of Poliwhirl can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- 151 was released in 2023; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Poliwhirl has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- For Poliwhirl, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Illustration Rare cards; a clean copy of Poliwhirl can realise well above the $31.19 low end.
Poliwhirl value questions
What is the value of Poliwhirl?
Poliwhirl trades near $34.90 on TCGplayer (Holofoil), ranging $31.19–—; Cardmarket shows €28.91.
Will Poliwhirl hold its value?
As a contemporary Illustration Rare card it is trending down in the short term (-6.9% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Value will track playability and collector demand.
How rare is Poliwhirl?
Poliwhirl is a Illustration Rare card from 151 (Scarlet & Violet series, 2023). That is an upper rarity tier, so demand concentrates on relatively few copies.
Does Poliwhirl have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($34.90). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Poliwhirl?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $34.90. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Poliwhirl cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Illustration Rare rarity tier, the contemporary Scarlet & Violet set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Water), and condition. Artwork by Gemi also matters to collector demand.
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